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The Android Honeycomb startup screen is awesome.

Canadian Android — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:13:59 +0000

The startup screen for android honeycomb is pretty awesome, as seen here on a Motorola Xoom.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LJrgSC6uh0

Android 2.2 Froyo OTA Update Rollout to Nexus One

Canadian Android — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:27:13 +0000

Looks like Google is rolling out an official 2.2 Froyo update to nexus one users. Now, its not apparent if this is just an update for those that used the leaked android build, or if this update will actually roll out to all nexus one users, but it would make sense considering that Google just opened up the Froyo 2.2 source today. I have not yet received this update myself on my Nexus one (T-Mobile Nexus on Rogers), but Ill be sure to keep everyone posted. There’s also a XDA Developers thread that you might want to follow as well.

Motorola Android Upgrade Roadmap

Canadian Android — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:14:06 +0000

If you’re wondering whats going on with Motorola and their upgrade schedule for their android devices, you can take a look at their upgrade roadmap for the latest info.

Phone Model	Timeline
DROID by Motorola (USA)	The DROID by Motorola over-the-air software upgrade to 2.1 is completed**
MILESTONE (Europe)	Upgrade to Android 2.1 for select countries/carriers* is currently rolling out in stages
MILESTONE (Latin America)	Upgrade to Android 2.1 for select countries/carriers* is currently rolling out in stages
MILESTONE (Asia-Pacific)	Upgrade to Android 2.1 for select countries/carriers* is currently rolling out in stages
MILESTONE (Canada)	Upgrade to Android 2.1 is currently rolling out in stages
BACKFLIP (USA)	Upgrade to Android 2.1 planned for Q3
BACKFLIP (Asia-Pacific)	Upgrade under evaluation
BACKFLIP (Canada)	Upgrade under evaluation
BACKFLIP (Europe)	Upgrade under evaluation
BACKFLIP (Latin America)	Upgrade under evaluation
CLIQ (USA)	Upgrade to Android 2.1 planned for Q2
CLIQ XT (USA)	Upgrade to Android 2.1 planned for Q2
DEVOUR (USA)	Upgrade under evaluation
DEXT (Europe)	Upgrade under evaluation
DEXT (Asia-Pacific)	Upgrade to Android 2.1 planned for Q3
DEXT (Latin America) and Mexico	Upgrade under evaluation
QUENCH (Asia-Pacific)	Upgrade under evaluation
QUENCH (Canada)	Upgrade under evaluation
QUENCH (Latin America) and Mexico	Upgrade under evaluation

Android 2.2 Froyo Open sourced

Canadian Android — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:09:33 +0000

Google just released the source code to android 2.2 “Froyo” today, and it is now available for download via their site. This probably kicks off the countdown to an official build of Froyo as an OTA update for other android phones, such as the Evo 4G and the Nexus One. Head over here for a 2.2 source code download if you’re into cooking your own roms! The 2,2 sdk, which has been available for a while already, can be found here.

Nexus One’s Froyo FRF72 update leaked

Canadian Android — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:20:45 +0000

Now, don’t get too excited, this isn’t the official froyo update many have been waiting for, but if you were quick to jump the gun and update your TMobile nexus one to the leaked 2.2 update a few weeks ago, there’s now an update released to fix some bugs in that leaked froyo update. This update is NOT meant to be used alone, so do not flash it if you don’t already have the base 2.2 update installed. Not much is known about what the update actually brings to the table, but mentions of better flash support and a faster browser have been thrown around.

Download the update file here, and follow the instructions here to flash the update onto your FRF50-installed nexus one (But of course don’t download the update on that site, use the update that you downloaded here.) As always, you are responsible with what you do with your phone, take care and do it at your own risk. Thanks to AndroidPolice and XDA developers for the info!

Google Navigation comes to Canada

Canadian Android — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:42:03 +0000

After a long wait, we’ve finally got Google Navigation! That is, if you didn’t already have it via all the hacks that are out there, that were unreliable at best though. No need to update anything, just start up Car Home and navigate away! Google released a full list of countries supported:

“Today we’re launching Google Maps Navigation version 4.2 in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland for Android devices 1.6 and higher.”

Telus Milestone gets Android 2.1

Canadian Android — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:29:22 +0000

Thats right folks! The Telus Motorola Milestone Android 2.1 update is ready to go. Get ready for the live wallpapers, facebook integration, and more! Download now from Motorola Website

In order to upgrade, you’ll need to download the application above, agree to the licencing agreement, plug in your phone and let it do it’s thing.

CyanogenMod v4.2.15 released

Canadian Android — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:21:49 +0000

CyanogenMod v4.2.15 has been released for the HTC Dream and Magic. You can get it at the Cyanogenmod website, or though CyanogenMod Updater. Some changed listed in the changelog include:

* Many many many bugs fixed, including GTalk and services problems
* New wallpapers and some graphics from Prash
* 360 degree auto-orientation thanks to Optedoblivion
* Updated to latest AOSP code
* Lots of backported Eclair guts
* Fixed Busybox problems
* Improved performance
* OpenVPN integration
* Wifi can be enabled while in airplane mode now

Time to spice up that HTC Dream you got there with some more up to date firmware! Come on Rogers, lets get some firmware updates coming!

Rogers brings back free Dream to Magic upgrade; Sense UI and 911 fix installed

Canadian Android — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:36:32 +0000

Twitter Rogers rep @RogersMary made a post on HowardForums today stating that the free dream to magic upgrade has started back up again… see what she has to say below…

“Hi Everyone. I can confirm that the Dream to Magic upgrade promotion is up and running again:

- Current Rogers customers who activated a new Rogers HTC Dream through Dec. 31, 2009 – either through upgrade or a new activation – may upgrade that device to an HTC Magic for a limited time.

- Upgrades must be done through Customer Care (1-888-Rogers1) or through Rogers.com (existing 3yr data plan required for online upgrades, instructions below). This special upgrade offer does not apply in store.
**Note** This offer is pre-loaded so please ensure the CSR is looking into your account when you talk to them.

- This limited-time upgrade is available between February 9 and February 14 only.

- The $79 upgrade cost of the device, plus the $35 administration fee are being waived. Customers who choose to take advantage of this offer get a $599 phone for $0 with the renewal of a three-year term from the date of the upgrade (For most customers, this will represent a contract extension of seven months or less).

- The upgrade is completely optional. Customers who choose to can stick with their HTC Dreams and remain in their current contracts.

- All Rogers HTC Magic devices have been updated with the 1.5 OS that includes Sense UI. The Rogers HTC Magic will also receive a 2.1 OS upgrade later this year when HTC make it available.

If you run into any problems with this limited time upgrade, please contact the @RogersHelps team via Twitter.

Thanks!“

Ill try phoning again today to try to get my free HTC Magic upgrade…

T-Mobile HTC Magic gets increased specs

Canadian Android — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:22:58 +0000

The T-Mobile HTC Magic (Known as the myTouch 3G as per T-Mobile’s branding) has recently received a spec “bump”, with added 3.5mm headphone jack, 288mb of ram, 8gb sdcard, and a few extra installed apps like the Barcode scanner and Visual Voicemail. It also includes the new Swype input system for on screen typing, replacing the original Android keyboard. T-Mobile currently sells it at $150 for a 2 year contract, everything else on the device is the same as the original myTouch 3G, including aesthetics.